Some really bad news

[sf9944]

Really good luck to you Dave. You have been a 'superfan' of both the Rovers and Dons for as long as I can remember.  Stay positive and follow the advice of your friends in this thread.

[Avsuptem]

Best wishes to you Vicar, I have always enjoyed reading your posts on here, long may your knowledge and views keep coming.  It is brave of you to share the details of the investigations into your illness and something we can all learn from as well.

[the vicar]

The coin is in the air mate

[the vicar]

Thanks mate

[NewDonny]

The coin is in the air mate

The very best of luck to you Dave on fighting this.

[Dagenham Rover]

  Don't let it go Dave, put as much pressure on the people responsible for dereliction of duty and the not bothered brigade as possible.
  If there is a chance make sure they try to take it. If you are not happy make a diary of dates and times and the names of the people responsible and contact your MP and medical authorities.

The specialist nurses my wife was under complained to the head of department about how she was being treated by a particular consultant,  the head honcho looked at it and took her straight back under his wing nobody could make a decision about her care without speaking to him no matter what day or what time.   To be fair she was a very complicated case and the whole department had come across her at some point   in fact half the hospital knew of her    I'm still friends with some of those that treated her

[the vicar]

I’m going to ring Macmillan tomorrow to see if they can help me in this at all

[sheffield exile1]

Dave Just read this, totally shocked mate. If you aren't sure who I am its Ian from Mexborough, used to run the supporters club in Conisbrough. Know we have spent many hours together over the last few years (many) including you driving our mini bus. Yes get advice asap. There used to be an organisation called PALS (patient liaison- not sure if it is still around but if so get in touch quickly). Again keep fighting pal.

[the vicar]

I will mate thanks.  Happy days them remember them well, didn’t Steve Harvey go on the mini bus

[sheffield exile1]

I will mate thanks.  Happy days them remember them well, didn’t Steve Harvey go on the mini bus

Yes he was one of our merry band of travellers, remember avoiding the sheep on those country roads when we detoured en-route to Carlisle?

[Michael Shaw]

Having lived in Sheffield for 29 years I can say their hospitals are far superior to Doncaster. You need to get referred to a cancer specialist. Having moved to Branton 2 years ago, we make sure to keep our NHS contacts in Sheffield. All the very best at fighting this awful disease and thanks for your contributions to this site.

[the vicar]

I will mate thanks.  Happy days them remember them well, didn’t Steve Harvey go on the mini bus

Yes he was one of our merry band of travellers, remember avoiding the sheep on those country roads when we detoured en-route to Carlisle?

I remember all that mate lol

[the vicar]

Having lived in Sheffield for 29 years I can say their hospitals are far superior to Doncaster. You need to get referred to a cancer specialist. Having moved to Branton 2 years ago, we make sure to keep our NHS contacts in Sheffield. All the very best at fighting this awful disease and thanks for your contributions to this site.

im waiting for Sheffield to get in touch with me mate then I hope the battle will begin hopefully

[Canadian Rover]

Keep fighting, keep positive.

[Axholme Lion]

Very sad to hear. Don't give in. My thoughts are with you.

[the vicar]

Thank you to everyone for their wishes it is a massive help in keeping positive. I have now heard some news from Sheffield, they want me to go and have a camera

[River Don]

When my dad was diagnosed with oesophogial cancer it put his name down for a trail which is taking place at Weston Park hospital. The facilities were better there than Donny. He lasted 12 months longer than anyone else diagnosed at Donny at the same time as him. I put it down to the treatment and care he got up the hill in Sheffield.

[Ldr]

Apologies in advance for any offence but from past experience I wiuldnt trust the DRI to treat a rat

[tommy toes]

To be fair when Mrs Toes had a stroke they were absolutely brilliant at DRI, the quick and effective treatment she received means that now 4 years later you'd never know she'd had one.
I had cancer treatment at Weston Park 10 years ago and they were brilliant too, and obviously I'm still here.
I worked in the NHS for 30 years so I know, if properly staffed and funded, they will do their best, wherever you live.

[Sprotyrover]

I have not been on here as often as I should, I am sorry to hear about you plight Dave and wish you and your family all the Best  Respect to you mate ✊️

[BiargeBob]

Hi Vicar only just read this link, I am sorry to hear of your plight. Here is the email address of PALS at DRI. joanne.blockley@nhs.net
All the best.

[the vicar]

Thanks Bob for that.  I have now had some better responses now.  Yesterday I went to Sheffield for a pre treatment blood test to see if I’m allergic to chemo if not I will then have a face to face meeting with the specialist on a Friday between 2/3 weeks time once I have had that on the very next Tuesday I will start my treatment once a fortnight for 12 weeks.  After that I will have radiotherapy, but the 12 weeks will make me very very vulnerable so will see no one in that timeframe, but as long as I am better I’m ok with that, so thanks everyone

[BillyStubbsTears]

Very best of luck Vicar.

[the vicar]

Thanks BST, it’s going to be a very long journey but I’m determined to get through it.  It is only temporary as they can’t operate to get rid of it so although it will or might shrink will always be there

[Filo]

Wishing you the best, Vicar, grind through that chemo and come out of the other side fighting fit

[the vicar]

I will Flo thanks

[selby]

  Go for it Dave and keep pushing for the best treatment available.

[wilts rover]

All the best Vicar, if hoola can do it you can.

[idler]

Keep on keeping on, just like the Rovers vicar.
At least you can watch the games in safety and not amiss much.

[the vicar]

That’s IF I’m well enough mate during the treatment as it’s supposed to make you quite ill isn’t it